Confirming structure of aspartic acid at PH 4

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Homework Statement


Draw the structure of aspartic acid at PH 4. I calculated the PI and based on that, drew the
charged structure. If anyone can confirm that this is the correct structure.

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I attached the structure. Thanks for any assistance.
 

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At pH 4 solution contains about 62% of -1 form, and around 37% of neutral form. But I doubt -1 form is the one you have drawn, I don't think proton is on the amine group.